Step on it: bathroom scales may soon check your artery stiffness
NCT ID NCT05823025
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests whether Withings bathroom scales can accurately measure pulse wave velocity (PWV), a key indicator of vascular stiffness. Researchers will compare readings from the scales with a standard medical device in 176 adults, including those with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or COPD. If accurate, these scales could offer a convenient home screening tool for artery health.
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Locations
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CHU Grenoble
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38043, France
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Georges Pompidou European Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 78015, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
bathroom scales
What this could lead to
If successful, these scales could provide a simple, at-home way to check vascular stiffness, helping detect early signs of heart or blood vessel problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on accuracy, not treatment. The scales may not be precise enough for medical use, and results may not apply to everyone.
Conditions
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